Ethereum price started a major rally above the $2,020 resistance. ETH is now 
consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,050. Ethereum 
started a fresh upward move above the $1,980 zone. The price is trading above 
$2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend 
line forming with resistance at $2,040 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data 
feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the 
$2,080 zone. Ethereum Price Dips To Support Ethereum price managed to form a 
base and traded above the $1,950 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH price rallied 
above the $2,020 and $2,050 resistance levels. The bulls even pumped the price 
above $2,120. A high was formed at $2,158 before there was a downside 
correction. The price dipped below $2,000 and tested the 50% Fib retracement 
level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 high before 
the bulls appeared. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,020 and the 
100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,975, 
the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near 
the $2,040 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the 
$2,080 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,120 level. A clear move 
above the $2,120 resistance might send the price toward the $2,155 resistance. 
An upside break above the $2,155 region might call for more gains in the 
coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,220 resistance 
zone or even $2,250 in the near term. Downside Continuation In ETH? If 
Ethereum fails to clear the $2,040 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. 
Initial support on the downside is near the $2,000 level. The first major 
support sits near the $1,975 zone. A clear move below the $1,975 support might 
push the price toward the $1,935 support or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of 
the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 high. Any more losses 
might send the price toward the $1,900 region. The main support could be 
$1,880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining 
momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI &#8211; The RSI for ETH/USD is now above 
the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $1,975 Major Resistance Level – $2,080

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